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OE52 OTX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,684 mi
Last recorded57,684 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre below 1mm outer edge

tailgate rams very weak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,371 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre below 1mm outer edge

tailgate rams very weak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,793 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,028 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer jet partially blocked

rear wiperblade split

slight age related cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside washer jet partially blocked

rear wiperblade split

slight age related cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle is fitted with front,center and rear undertray.Unable to see all steering and suspension components.....

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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OE52 OTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE52 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE52 OTX registered?

OE52 OTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is OE52 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 OTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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